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Lychee vs. Mandarin orange — In-Depth Nutrition Comparison

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Important differences between Lychee and Mandarin orange

  • Mandarin orange has less Vitamin C, and Copper.
  • Lychee's daily need coverage for Vitamin C is 50% more.
  • Lychee has 4 times more Copper than Mandarin orange. Lychee has 0.148mg of Copper, while Mandarin orange has 0.042mg.
  • Mandarin orange is lower in Sugar.

The food varieties used in the comparison are Litchis, raw and Tangerines, (mandarin oranges), raw.

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Mineral Comparison

Mineral comparison score is based on the number of minerals by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Contains more Iron +106.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +55%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +252.4%
Contains more Manganese +41%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Calcium +640%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Equal in Potassium - 166
Equal in Zinc - 0.07
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 2% 12% 8% 14% 16% 1% 2% 50% 8% 4%
Calcium Iron Magnesium Phosphorus Potassium Sodium Zinc Copper Manganese Selenium 12% 6% 9% 9% 15% 1% 2% 14% 6% 1%
Contains more Iron +106.7%
Contains more Phosphorus +55%
Contains less Sodium -50%
Contains more Copper +252.4%
Contains more Manganese +41%
Contains more Selenium +500%
Contains more Calcium +640%
Contains more Magnesium +20%
Equal in Potassium - 166
Equal in Zinc - 0.07

Vitamin Comparison

Vitamin comparison score is based on the number of vitamins by which one or the other food is richer. The "coverage" charts below show how much of the daily needs can be covered by 300 grams of the food.
Lychee
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Contains more Vitamin C +167.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +427.3%
Contains more Folate +14.3%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 0% 2% 0% 239% 3% 15% 12% 0% 24% 11% 0% 1%
Vitamin A Vitamin E Vitamin D Vitamin C Vitamin B1 Vitamin B2 Vitamin B3 Vitamin B5 Vitamin B6 Folate Vitamin B12 Vitamin K 41% 4% 0% 89% 15% 9% 8% 13% 18% 12% 0% 0%
Contains more Vitamin C +167.8%
Contains more Vitamin B2 +80.6%
Contains more Vitamin B3 +60.4%
Contains more Vitamin B6 +28.2%
Contains more Vitamin K +∞%
Contains more Vitamin A +∞%
Contains more Vitamin E +185.7%
Contains more Vitamin B1 +427.3%
Contains more Folate +14.3%

Macronutrient Comparison

Macronutrient breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Fats +41.9%
Contains more Carbs +23.9%
Contains more Other +18.9%
Equal in Protein - 0.81
Equal in Water - 85.17
17% 82%
Protein: 0.83 g
Fats: 0.44 g
Carbs: 16.53 g
Water: 81.76 g
Other: 0.44 g
13% 85%
Protein: 0.81 g
Fats: 0.31 g
Carbs: 13.34 g
Water: 85.17 g
Other: 0.37 g
Contains more Fats +41.9%
Contains more Carbs +23.9%
Contains more Other +18.9%
Equal in Protein - 0.81
Equal in Water - 85.17

Fat Type Comparison

Fat type breakdown side-by-side comparison
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.6%
28% 34% 38%
Saturated Fat: 0.099 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.12 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.132 g
24% 37% 40%
Saturated Fat: 0.039 g
Monounsaturated Fat: 0.06 g
Polyunsaturated fat: 0.065 g
Contains more Monounsaturated Fat +100%
Contains more Polyunsaturated fat +103.1%
Contains less Saturated Fat -60.6%

Comparison summary table

Pay attention to the rightmost column. It displays the amounts side by side, giving a clearer understanding of the difference.
Lychee Mandarin orange
Lower in Sugar ok
Lower in Saturated Fat ok
Lower in Glycemic Index ok
Lower in price ok
Lower in Sodium ok
Rich in minerals ok
Lower in Cholesterol Equal
Rich in vitamins Equal

All nutrients comparison - raw data values

Nutrient Lychee Mandarin orange Opinion
Net carbs 15.23g 11.54g Lychee
Protein 0.83g 0.81g Lychee
Fats 0.44g 0.31g Lychee
Carbs 16.53g 13.34g Lychee
Calories 66kcal 53kcal Lychee
Fructose 2.4g Mandarin orange
Sugar 15.23g 10.58g Mandarin orange
Fiber 1.3g 1.8g Mandarin orange
Calcium 5mg 37mg Mandarin orange
Iron 0.31mg 0.15mg Lychee
Magnesium 10mg 12mg Mandarin orange
Phosphorus 31mg 20mg Lychee
Potassium 171mg 166mg Lychee
Sodium 1mg 2mg Lychee
Zinc 0.07mg 0.07mg
Copper 0.148mg 0.042mg Lychee
Manganese 0.055mg 0.039mg Lychee
Selenium 0.6µg 0.1µg Lychee
Vitamin A 0IU 681IU Mandarin orange
Vitamin A RAE 0µg 34µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin E 0.07mg 0.2mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin C 71.5mg 26.7mg Lychee
Vitamin B1 0.011mg 0.058mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B2 0.065mg 0.036mg Lychee
Vitamin B3 0.603mg 0.376mg Lychee
Vitamin B5 0.216mg Mandarin orange
Vitamin B6 0.1mg 0.078mg Lychee
Folate 14µg 16µg Mandarin orange
Vitamin K 0.4µg 0µg Lychee
Tryptophan 0.007mg 0.002mg Lychee
Threonine 0.016mg Mandarin orange
Isoleucine 0.017mg Mandarin orange
Leucine 0.028mg Mandarin orange
Lysine 0.041mg 0.032mg Lychee
Methionine 0.009mg 0.002mg Lychee
Phenylalanine 0.018mg Mandarin orange
Valine 0.021mg Mandarin orange
Histidine 0.011mg Mandarin orange
Saturated Fat 0.099g 0.039g Mandarin orange
Monounsaturated Fat 0.12g 0.06g Lychee
Polyunsaturated fat 0.132g 0.065g Lychee

Which food is preferable for your diet?

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is better in case of low diet
Lychee Mandarin orange
Low Fats diet ok
Low Carbs diet ok
Low Calories diet ok
Low Glycemic Index diet ok

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Vitamins & Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score

The summary scores indicate the extent to which this food can fulfill your daily vitamin and mineral requirements if you consume 3 servings, consisting of 100 grams of each (an approximation of 3 serving sizes).
Vitamins Daily Need Coverage Score
25%
Lychee
17%
Mandarin orange
Minerals Daily Need Coverage Score
11%
Lychee
7%
Mandarin orange

Comparison summary

Which food is lower in Sugar?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Sugar (difference - 4.65g)
Which food is lower in Saturated Fat?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in Saturated Fat (difference - 0.06g)
Which food is lower in glycemic index?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is lower in glycemic index (difference - 1)
Which food is cheaper?
Mandarin orange
Mandarin orange is cheaper (difference - $0.9)
Which food contains less Sodium?
Lychee
Lychee contains less Sodium (difference - 1mg)
Which food is richer in minerals?
Lychee
Lychee is relatively richer in minerals
Which food contains less Cholesterol?
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The foods are relatively equal in Cholesterol (0 mg)
Which food is richer in vitamins?
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It cannot be stated which food is richer in vitamins. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information. See the charts below for detailed information.

References

All the values for which the sources are not specified explicitly are taken from FDA’s Food Central. The exact link to the food presented on this page can be found below.

  1. Lychee - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169086/nutrients
  2. Mandarin orange - https://fdc.nal.usda.gov/fdc-app.html#/food-details/169105/nutrients

All the Daily Values are presented for males aged 31-50, for 2000-calorie diets.

Data provided by FoodStruct.com should be considered and used as information only. Please consult your physician before beginning any diet.